In 2023, Spain led Europe in narrow gauge non-electrified railway lines, totaling 1.06 thousand kilometers, while Romania had the least, with just 0.004 thousand kilometers. Year-on-year changes showed a notable increase in Austria at 7.31%, and a modest rise for Spain and Hungary. Conversely, Greece, Bulgaria, and Portugal experienced declines in their railway lengths.
Future trends to watch include potential modernization or electrification efforts and the impact of environmental policies on maintaining or expanding this traditional rail system in Europe.
Top countries in Length of Narrow Gauge Non-Electrified Railway Lines by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 1,060 | 2023 | +6.93% | +3.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 388 | 2023 | -3.72% | -2.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 292.02 | 2023 | +0.56% | +2.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 222 | 2023 | -0.45% | +7.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 118.1 | 2023 | -2.88% | -1.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 102 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 86.85 | 2023 | -4.84% | -5.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 67 | 2023 | +0.003% | +0.094% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 33.4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 4 | 2021 | 0% | -4.36% | View data |
